Correa backhouseana

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Correa backhouseana

Correa backhouseana is a vigorous and fast-growing shrub. The foliage is made up of rusty coloured branchlets which carry olive-green leaves. This becomes adorned with cream-white flowers in summer which hang gracefully across the plant as it grows to 1.5 m tall and 2 m wide. Correa backhouseana is commonly trimmed into a hedge, added to mixed plantings, used in coastal gardens, or maintained in a container. It is well suited to planting in dry areas where other plants may struggle.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.50 m
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:	Autumn
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Correa backhouseana

Correa backhouseana Details

Correa backhouseana is a vigorous and fast-growing shrub. The foliage is made up of rusty coloured branchlets which carry olive-green leaves. This becomes adorned with cream-white flowers in summer which hang gracefully across the plant. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and 2 m wide, and performs best when positioned in full-sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It tolerates dry periods, moderate frost, and coastal environments, but is intolerant of heavy, wet soils. Correa backhouseana is commonly trimmed into a hedge, added to mixed plantings, used in coastal gardens, or maintained in a container. It is well suited to planting in dry areas where other plants may struggle.